What Is Chest Pain?
Chest pain may arise from various underlying pathologies, including cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, or musculoskeletal disorders. This symptom can manifest on both the right and left sides of the chest during physical exertion and at rest. Patients often report worsening of pain during activities such as coughing, swallowing, and breathing. Chest pain may present as anginal or pleural.
